U.S. Port Workers Agree to End Their Strike
U.S. dockworkers agreed to return to work after port operators sweetened their contract offer, ending a three-day strike that threatened to disrupt the American economy. The breakthrough Thursday came after port employers offered a 62% increase in wages over six years,
How a looming port workers strike may throw small businesses for a loop
Read more. Time’s running out to avoid a strike at ports from Maine to Texas that could cost the economy $5 billion a day and upend the holidays for millions of Americans. When the clock strikes midnight,
Port Strike: How dock workers striking could affect North Texas
For the first time in decades, dock workers from Houston to Maine are on strike. A local economist weighed in on how that might affect people in North Texas.
What to know about the port workers strike and its effect on the economy
Negotiations between longshoremen and port operators broke down in June and the two sides have barely been speaking. The current contract expires at midnight Monday.
How much do port workers make? A look at salaries amid ongoing port strike
We’re prepared to stay on strike for as long as it takes to secure the wages and protections our members deserve.”
Port workers from Maine to Texas go on strike after contract disputes
Port workers all along the East and Gulf coasts are walking out Tuesday morning after a contract was not agreed upon.
The Longshoremen Strike Is A Battle Of Workers Versus Automation
Longshoremen and dockworkers, belonging to the ILU, are demanding "absolute airtight" protection against the threat of automation at U.S. ports.
Longshoremen strike for better pay and to stop automation
About a hundred striking longshoremen marched by a terminal in the port of Baltimore. Some carried signs that read: “machines don’t feed families.”
Shoppers empty shelves amid port workers’ strike
A port worker strike that’s seen 50,000 longshoremen walk off the job is sending some shoppers in the Mid-South into panic mode. Many stores are now putting in orders for extra supplies from their warehouses because of shoppers over-buying,
One of Texas' largest liquor retailers says holiday supply could be impacted if port workers strike continues
If the workers here stay on the picket line for several weeks, one of Texas’ major liquor retailers says it could hurt them ...
Port Workers Strike Update as Union Agrees to Deal: Report
A source told the Associated Press Thursday that the ILA had reached an agreement to postpone its strike until January.
How a port strike could affect area cotton farmers
Although the current strike has been suspended, agriculture groups are sounding the alarm about how another strike could ...
‘Nothing’s gonna move!’ Dockworkers tough union in spotlight with port strike
The storied union behind the port strike halting ships from Maine to Texas reflects a throwback to more traditional, top-down ...
Why is toilet paper running out? Port strike prompts panic-buying, supply chain concerns
Some consumers are panic-buying toilet paper and other goods amid the East Coast port strike, as they did during the COVID-19 ...
Did the ports go on strike? Port of Houston among impacted ports from Texas to Maine
Port of Houston dockworkers have joined the nearly 50,000 striking from Texas to Maine. ILA union demands fair wages, ...
Port Strike Update as Teamsters Launch Foul-Mouthed Tirade at Biden Admin
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters slammed the Biden-Harris administration, saying it should "stay the f*** out of ...
Port workers strike at East Coast, Gulf ports sparks fears of inflation and more shortages
East Coast and Gulf port workers walked off the job at midnight after failing to agree to a new contract with the United ...